Independent suppport to maximise the return on your ERP investment

There is an ever-increasing number of new ERP systems all promising broad functionality to address the needs of the modern business. However, research continues to show that most businesses do not achieve the expected benefit from their investments in ERP and other IT systems. This can make selecting and implementing a new ERP system a daunting prospect.

As a result of this, and perhaps their own bad experiences, many businesses decide to “make do” with ageing legacy ERP systems, despite their shortcomings, rather than risk the cost, disruption and pain involved in selecting and implementing a new ERP system.

Our role is to help you through this process, avoid the pitfalls involved, and to successfully select and implement the right system (or systems) to support your business and its future growth.

Our Approach to ERP System Selection and Implementation

Fundamentally, we do not take on a ‘systems project’.

We believe that in order to successfully select and implement a modern ERP system that delivers tangible business benefit, requires a broader, holistic approach.

This is where we feel we are different from other ERP consultants, as we provide a broader range of skills and experience to help you address all the key aspects that will impact a successful ERP project, including:

By considering all of these critical aspects, we not only identify the critical systems requirements of your business, we also help you to “de-risk” the project and maximise the potential benefits possible. In this way, the introduction of a new system acts as a catalyst for change, business improvement & manufacturing process improvement.

What makes us different

Comprehensive, Flexible, Tailored ERP Support

We are not just ERP consultants.

This means that we can provide you with the full range of support, knowledge and experience that are required to ensure you get the most from your investment, including:

Streamlining processes and implementing lean techniques
ERP change management – securing buy-in to new ways of working
Addressing organisational issues where current skills are constraining potential improvements
Mentoring senior management and succession planning

We believe this provides our clients with the security of knowing that we have the necessary skills and resources available to bring the right people to the project where it is needed.

Impartial & Independent ERP Advice

We are independent of any systems provider. This means we do not act as resellers for any products nor receive incentives for any referrals/business from any vendor. You can therefore can be assured that we are providing you with credible, impartial advice on potential systems that are suited to your business and its requirements.

Our Eye for Detail and “Non-Template” Approach

We consistently get positive feedback, both from clients and vendors, on the level of detail we capture when documenting processes and business systems requirements. This gives you the reassurance that we have understood your business and not overlooked any key requirements or issues. It also helps you obtain buy-in across the business to the documented specification documents.

Our approach is respected and valued by system vendors who value of the role we play in advising clients who are selecting and implementing ERP systems. By ensuring that there are clearly defined project objectives and system requirements, we ensure they understand how a project will be deemed successful by you. This therefore gives them the best chance of delivering an effective solution that maximises your return on investment.

Our level of detail provides potential ERP system vendors with a clear understanding of your business, and the challenges it is facing, from the outset, before even having engaged with your directly. They are therefore able to put forward more accurate proposals based on this.

Every specification we produce is tailored specifically to each client. Unlike some ERP consultants, we do not use generic template specification documents that could be for any business and add little in terms of value for vendors.

Projects we get involved with

Projects involving all sorts of IT systems – ERP, CRM, SRM, Manufacturing Execution Systems etc.

In short, we help businesses make better IT investments, irrespective of the focus for the technology

Systems health checks / upgrade/migrate/replace decisions

Helping you determine whether existing systems are fit-for-purpose, need replacement or if you can get more from them through training, additional modules etc.
Developing a business case to support the options available

ERP system selection

Requirements specification, system/vendor evaluation, contract negotiation

ERP Project management

Support throughout the project through to and beyond go-live

Change management support

Critical to any systems project, but often overlooked
We help ensure you get buy-in to a new system, identify potential obstacles or risks to success and plan accordingly to address them

Post implementation audits

Reviewing whether the system is delivering the benefits originally identified

Project rescue / salvage

Helping you recover projects that have gone off track

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